Queen of the South have moved quickly to appoint a new manager following Marvin Bartley's departure.
The Dumfries based club mutually parted ways with the former Hibernian and Livingston star on Saturday after 15 months in the role.
And now Annan Athletic boss, Peter Murphy has been conformed as his replacement - signing a two-year-deal.
The 43-year-old had been at Queens' Scottish League One rivals for seven years and is finally getting to fulfil his dream of managing a full-time side.
“I am delighted to get an opportunity to work in full time football," Murphy told the Doonhamers official website.
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"It has been a dream of mine since moving into management. I would like to say a big thank you to Annan Athletic in the way they have handled everything in both my time at Galabank and since the decision that I will be moving to their football neighbours.
"It’s been a bit of a whirlwind with the season just finishing on Saturday to now getting ready to build a squad that will represent my style of football on the park.
"And to meet my ambitions, the ambition of the club and supporters. It’s an exciting time for everyone and a challenge that I’m relishing”.
While director, Jim McLinden commented: “With Marvin leaving it was important that we moved quickly to find a replacement. By bringing Peter in it gives him the summer to build and prepare for the next campaign.
"He has achieved success at Annan guiding them to league One, the highest in their history. We are delighted to have Peter on board, kick starting the preparations for next season”.
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Annan have also had their say on the appointment as they ensured supporters that they reluctantly let Murphy leave.
A statement read: "The club would like to announce that Peter Murphy has left his role as Manager at Galabank.
"After an approach from Queen of the South, Peter has agreed to take on the full time role of First Team Manager at Palmerston.
"The club are disappointed in this decision but would like to thank Peter for everything he has done for the club during his time as Manager at Galabank.
"The board will now start the process of finding a suitable replacement to lead us into the 2024/25 season."
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